The pandemic has pushed us closer to a digital future. Virtual work meetings and socials are now the norm. The success of the remote work model has led many companies to switch to remote work on a permanent basis. In the virtual workplace, your hiring pool isn’t restricted only to your city or province. As employers...
*Please note that the Canada United Program is currently closed and is no longer accepting new applications. Along with significant upsets with day–to–day operations, the current pandemic has incurred other financial challenges. Resuming work safely now requires daily use of protective equipment such as face masks, gloves and sanitizers. Many businesses have also had to modify their office spaces to observe social distancing. Several small businesses have...
2020 is a leap year, meaning that there is an additional day in February. Leap years happen every four years, and the additional 29th day means an extra day of operations for business owners. This extra workday raises the question of how to pay employees correctly and how to schedule employee work times. Here’s what employers...
Winter weather often brings ice and snow storms, causing disruption to businesses and hazardous conditions to workers. Businesses must consider, among other things, the implications of bad weather, including keeping employees safe, having a policy to manage inclement weather, and paying employees during work closures. This article explores these considerations at a high level. Keeping...
Employee Pay Deductions Many employers encounter situations in which they feel they have the right to “dock” an employee’s pay. For instance, employee pay deductions come to mind when an employee is: Routinely late or regularly leaves early; Causing damage to the employer’s property; Appearing to be “lazy”; or In an extreme case, commits theft....
